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News from June 2023


Iyuno CEO: 'We're thrilled to announce our acquisition of Ak'la Kara International, a leading provider of language services in Turkey'

Los Angeles-based entertainment solutions company, Iyuno recently acquired Istanbul-based dubbing studio, Ak'la Kara International, according to a press release.


TicketManager CEO on new London office: 'We are excited and ready to help British and European brands'

TicketManager has established a new office in London to help fulfill the demands of sports and entertainment marketers across Great Britain and Continental Europe, a press release reported.


ivWatch VP on UK expansion: 'We are changing patient lives, avoiding patient harm at all costs and making a positive impact'

IV safety company, ivWatch, LLC, introduced its operations in the United Kingdom, according to a press release.


Catchpoint teams up with AFR-IX Telecom to ‘ increase the resilience of their services across Africa’

Catchpoint, the Internet Resilience Company, and AFR-IX Telecom have formed a collaboration to improve the quality and reliability of the internet in Africa.


Above Food carries out SPAC merger ‘to create higher value formulations and products for the benefit of downstream customers in the ingredients and CPG space’

Canadian agriculture, ingredients and plant-based consumer product company Above Food confirmed its merger with special purpose acquisitions company, Bite Acquisition Corp., through which it will go public on the New York Stock Exchange.


Professor: Oligarchs 'have not contributed to the well-being of Haiti'

Professor Robert Maguire said powers behind the throne have only enriched themselves while Haiti suffers.


U.S.-Ecuador Fulbright scholarships awarded to 19 professionals

The U.S. Government celebrated the Fulbright Scholarship award ceremony in Quito on June 9, 2023.


Binance and Coinbase push back against SEC's enforcement actions, demand regulatory clarity

In a dramatic escalation of regulatory pressure on major cryptocurrency exchanges, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched legal actions against Binance and Coinbase.


Interval International Expands Latin American Resort Network to ‘further strengthen the value proposition for our members through new exceptional benefits’

Interval International recently added Multivacaciones Decameron to its catalog of affiliated hospitality brands and expand its resort network in the Latin American region.


Anshul Sidher appointed managing director at ANZ

ANZ has announced the appointment of Anshul Sidher as Managing Director, Markets. Mr. Sidher will report to Group Executive Institutional Mark Whelan and will continue to be based in Singapore.



Crypto analyst calls SEC lawsuit 'kind of endorsement of Binance'

A leading industry analyst says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit against cryptocurrency giant Binance is "kind of an endorsement" of the firm.


US extends aid agreement with Ecuador; launches Amazon conservation initiative

The United States and Ecuador have agreed to extend their Development Assistance Agreement, continuing bilateral collaboration on projects led by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).


Nissan's ‘see opportunities in the U.S’ after North American, global sales and profits surge by 52%

Nissan anticipates global production to rise by 21% to 4.1 million vehicles during the current fiscal year. An increase from 3.38 million the previous fiscal year.


ANZ responds to ACCC's preliminary views on proposed Suncorp Bank acquisition

ANZ has acknowledged the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) publication of its response to the ACCC’s Statement of Preliminary Views.


Great Point Partners confirms London opening to ‘expand into European markets and vice versa’

Greenwich, Connecticut-based private investment firm Great Point Partners recently expanded its Europe-based operations with a new office in London to leverage its ability to reach health care companies on a transatlantic scale.


Options president on Paris office: 'We believe establishing a local presence in Paris will enable us to serve our clients better'

Capital Markets services provider, Options Technology, based in New York City, recently established a new office in Paris to oversee the company’s operations in the European market, according to a press release.


Carenet Health launches internship programs alongside Philippine institutions ‘to develop key relationships there’

Carenet Health has teamed up with various private universities in Manila, Philippines, to launch a robust internship program to foster opportunities for students interested in the business, web and mobile application, data science and business analytics fields.


Tesla shares spike following Elon Musk’s meeting with Chinese foreign minister ‘at a time of continued tensions between the U.S. and China ’

Tesla shares recently spiked following CEO Elon Musk’s meeting with China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang earlier this week, according to a recent CNBC report.


Maximus secures major U.K. government contract ‘to improve customer experience in the assessment process’

Maximus was recently selected as the larger provider of the new Functional Assessment Services (FAS) contract, scheduled to launch in 2024.